Philips N4506 User manual

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Controls and connection sockets
Figures 1 and 2
@ reel spindles with locking clips
@ recording level meter - left channel
@® overload indicator - left channel
overload indicator - right channel
recording level meter - right channel
monitor output level control - left channel
monitor output level control - right channel
line output level control - left channel
line output level control - right channel
line input sensitivity control - left channel
line input sensitivity control - right channel
tuner input sensitivity contro! - left channel
tuner input sensitivity control - right channel
‘aux’ input sensitivity control - left channel
‘aux’ input sensitivity control - right channel
phono input sensitivity control - left channel
phono input sensitivity control - right channel
hinged transparent cover
tape-tension stabilisers
memory switch for counter
counter
zero-reset button for counter
tape threading slot
detachable head-cover
cueing knob
microphone sensitivity switch
volume control
balance control
bass control
treble control
wind speed control
post fading control
lock button for post-fading control
recording level control - left channel
recording level control - right channel
microphone recording level control - left chan-
nel
@) microphone recording level control - right
channel
line input selector
tuner input selector
‘aux’ input selector
phono input selector
fast rewind key
fast wind key
start key
pause key (to disengage, press again)
record key
@ (record, playback and fast wind) stop key
®
QO@Q@QOQOQOQO©O@OCOOO
OOOOOOOHOOOOOOHO®
®)
monitor selector
track selector
speed selector
6) DNL indicator
63 DNL switch
6} socket for stereo headset
€) socket for mono microphone (left channel) or
stereo microphone, can also be used as an
extra input for radio, amplifier or recorder
6) socket for mono microphone (right channel)
phono equalisation selector
€ multiplay switch
function selector
mains switch
mains on/off-indicator
holes for the support-pins for horizontal use
@ carrying handle
@ mains-voltage selector
socket for mains lead
@ type plate
phono input socket for HiFi or non-HiFi record
player ‘
’aux’ input - auxiliary input socket for radio,
amplifier or recorder
tuner input socket
line in/out - combined input/output socket for
radio, amplifier or recorder
@ MFB output socket for MFB-loudspeaker en-
closures
@ monitor output socket for radio, amplifier or
recorder
@ remote socket - for start/stop remote control
unit
Note: Do not expose the recorder for any great
length of time to excessive heat from heating
equipment or direct sunshine.
Removing the cover
Pull the lower side of the cover loose and lift it away
from the hinge recesses. It is advisable to replace
the cover when the recorder section is not in use.
Horizontal use
The recorder can be used either vertically or
horizontally. For horizontal use the two support
pins supplied can be inserted in the holes 6} at the
rear of the recorder (fig. 2).
Connecting the recorder to the mains
Before connecting the recorder to the mains,
ensure that voltage selector @ is set to the local
mains supply. if it is not, turn the voltage selector
with a suitable screwdriver or one of the support
pins supplied until the correct voltage value ap-
pears in the recess (fig. 2). Then insert the female
plug of the mains lead in socket €4 and, after this,
insert the mains plug in the wall socket. |
Warning: Always disconnect the mains lead before
opening the apparatus.

Note for users in Great Britain
When
fitting
a
mains
plug
to
the
mains
lead
proceed
as
follows:
The
wires
in
the
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
Blue
=
Neutral,
Brown
=
Live.
As
these
colours
may
not
correspond
with
the
colour
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug
proceed
as
follows:
The
Brown
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
Red.
The
Blue
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
Black.
Note:
This
apparatus
must
be
protected
by
a3
Amp
Fuse
if
a
13
Amp
plug
is
used
or
if
any
other
type
of
plug
is
used
by
a5
amp
Fuse
either
in
the
plug
or
adaptor
or
at
the
distribution
board.
If
in
doubt
consult
a
qualified
electrician.
Switching on and off
The
recorder
can
be
switched
on
and
off
with
mains
switch
69.
Indicator
lights
when
the
recorder
is
switched
on.
Note:
If
the
tape
moving,
never
switch
off
the
recorder
without
first
pressing
stop
key
Adjustment for type of tape in use
Press
in
the
narrow
sides
of
the
lower
head
cover
@)
and
remove
(fig.
3).
@
If
tapes
with
a
glossy
rear
side
are
used,
bracket
®
must
be
to
the
left
(fig.
4,
position
A).
@
If
rear
side
coated
tapes
are
used,
bracket
®
must
be
to
the
right
(fig.
4,
position
B).
This
prevents
undue
wear
of
the
felt
pressure
pad
®.
Threading the tape
@
Place
a
full
reel
of
tape
on
the
left-hand
reel
carrier
(1).
This
reel
must
turn
anti-clockwise
when
unwinding.
Now
draw
out
the
top
of
reel
spindle
®,
turn
it
slightly
and
allow
it
to
spring
back
on
the
reel.
The
reel
is
now
clamped
to
the
carrier.
Attach
an
empty
reel
to
the
right-hand
reel
disc
by
proceeding
in
the
same
way.
@
Check
that
cueing
knob
@)
is in
its
lower
position.
@
Unwind
about
30
cm
of
tape
and,
holding
it
taut
between
both
hands,
lead
it
around
the
tape
tension
stabilisers
@
and
through
tape
threading
slot
@8)
(fig.
1).
@
Still
holding
the
tape
taut,
press
the
start
of
the
tape
against
the
core
of
the
empty
reel
and
turn
this
reel
anti-clockwise
until
it
begins
to
take
up
the
tape.
@
Press
start
key
keep
it
depressed
until
the
leader
tape
and
the
metal
switching
foil
have
passed
through
tape
threading
slot
@,
then
press
stop
key
@.
Note:
When
metal
reels
with
an
insulated
(e.g.
plastic)
centre
are
used,
static
build-up
may
occur
if
the
equipment
is
used
in
dry
atmospheric
conditions.
To
reduce
the
effect
of
this
problem
we
recommend
the
use
of
conductive
plates
which
can
be
clamped
between
the
locking
clips
@
and
the
metal
reels.
These
plates
are
available
indivi-
dually
under
service
code
4822
466
80664.
4
Automatic stop
When
the
metal
switching
foil
at
the
start
and
end
of
the
tape
passes
the
switching
contact
®
(fig.
6),
any
depressed
keys
are
automatically
disengaged
and
the
tape
stops.
This
automatic
stop
operates
during
recording,
playback
and
fast
winding.
If
tapes
without
metal
switching
foil
are
used,
any
depressed
keys
are
disengaged
by
the
integral
tape-breakage
protection
mechanism.
Four-track system
This
four-track
recorder
allows
four
recordings
to
be
made
over
the
full
length
of
the
tape.
The
four
recording
tracks
lie
above
each
other.
Each
tape
can
thus
take
four
mono
recordings
or
two
stereo
recordings
(a
stereo
recording
consists
of
two
mono
recordings).
@
To
make
mono
recordings
on
each
of
the
four
tracks,
set
track
selector
to
°1-4’.
Only
re-
cording
level
meter
@
lights.
You
can
now
record
on
track
1.
When
the
right-hand
reel
is
full,
transpose
the
two
reels.
Leaving
the
track
selector
at
‘1-4’,
your
next
recording
will
be
on
track
4.
Again
transpose
the
reels
when
the
right-hand
reel
is
full
and
set
track
selector
to
°3-2’.
Only
recording
level
meter
@)
lights.
The
recording
which
you
now
make
will
be
on
track
3.
When
the
right-hand
reel
is
full,
again
transpose
the
reels,
leaving
the
track
selector
at
'3-2’.
Your
fourth
recording
will
be
made
on
track
2.
When
the
right-hand
reel
is
again
full,
all
four
tracks
contain
mono
recordings
over
their
full
length.
@
To
make
two
stereo
recordings
on
the
four
tracks,
set
track
selector
to
stereo.
Both
recording
level
meters
@
and
©,
now
light.
The
recording
which
you
now
make
will
be
on
tracks
|
and
3.
When
the
right-hand
reel
is
full,
transpose
the
two
reels
as
before.
Leaving
the
track
selector
at
stereo,
you
can
now
make
the
second
stereo
recording,
which
will
be
on
tracks
4
and
2.
When
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached,
both
pairs
of
tracks
contain
stereo
recordings
over
their
full
length.
Counter
and
memory
stop
Make
a
habit
of
setting
counter
@}
to
’0000"
by
pressing
zero
reset
button
@
immediately
after
threading
a
tape.
You
can
make
a
note
of
the
counter
reading
at
which
each
recording
starts
on
the
index
card
of
the
tape
storage
box.
Later,
you
can
swiftly
locate
any
recording
desired
by
re-
winding
or
winding
to
the
counter
reading
con-
cerned.
Note
that
the
counter
gives
no
indication
as
to
the
length
or
playing
time
of
the
tape.
If
memory
switch
@)is
pressed
in,
the
tape
will
stop
automatically
during
fast
winding,
rewinding
or
playback
when
the
counter
passes
’0000’.
The

memory stop is not operative during recording. By
setting the counter to 0000’ when a recording is
commenced, the beginning of this recording can,
later, be swiftly located by pressing memory switch
@Q and then rewind key The memory stop is
switched off by pressing switch @9 again.
Fast winding/cueing
The wind speed can be varied, during fast winding
and rewinding, by means of control 67).
When function selector 68 is in its lower position,
cueing is made possible, during fast winding, by
moving cueing knob @§) to its upper position; this
causes the tape to be held against the playback
head. The recorded sound is played back at a
speed that is controllable via wind speed control @)
and, with a little experience, particular parts of
recordings can soon be recognized and thus,
quickly located. Note: Do not leave the cueing
knob in its upper position unnecessarily.
When switching from one tape travel function to
another (e.g. fast rewinding to start), it is not
necessary to depress the stop button first. The
pause button @) does not operate during fast
winding. When function selector 68 is in its upper
position, start key does not operate; fast
winding and rewinding is possible but without the
cueing function.
Dynamic Noise Limiter - DNL
The DNL suppresses tape noise without greatly
affecting the naturalness of the music signal. It
operates only during quiet passages and in the
absence of signal on the tape, which is when noise
is most apparent. The DNL operates during play-
back and during monitoring with monitor selector
at ’A’. Thus recordings being made on this
recorder are entirely unaffected by the DNL. The
DNL is operated by switch 69; indicator 6) lights
when the DNL is switched on.
Connections
The recorder is fitted with DIN standard connec-
tion sockets. Equipment fitted with DIN connection
sockets can be connected to the recorder using
lead 4822 321 20207 (EL 3768/14). For the con-
nection of equipment and accessories fitted with
other than DIN plugs or sockets, adapter leads and
plugs are available from your dealer.
In the interests of safety, consult your dealer if you
wish to connect equipment not having a recorder
connection socket (e.g. a TV-set).
@ Socket 6): output for stereo headset. With the
groove in the headset plug opposite '+’ the
MFB-loudspeaker enclosures remain switched on.
With the groove opposite ’—’ the MFB-loudspea-
ker enclosures are switched off.
@ Socket 6%: input for stereo microphone or for
the left-hand channel mono microphone when
making stereo recordings with two microphones.
This socket also serves as an extra input for a
radio, amplifier or second recorder. The recording
level (also when using the unit as a control
amplifier) is adjusted with control and, when
using a stereo sound source, with the controls
and 62.
@ Socket 6: input for the right-hand channel
mono microphone when making stereo recordings
with two microphones. The recording level (also
when using the unit as a control amplifier) is
adjusted with control 62.
@ Socket @: input for record player. Switch
must be in its upper position when using a non-HiFi
pick-up cartridge (crystal or ceramic); in its lower
position the pre-amplifiers are switched in for a
HiFi pick-up cartridge (magnetic or HiFi-ceramic).
For record players with a built-in pre-amplifier,
switch must be in its upper position. Record
players with built-in output amplifiers must be
connected to socket € or
@ Socket @): auxiliary input for radio, amplifier,
recorder, combined gramophone/amplifier or
electronic organ.
@ Socket ۤ: tuner input. Radios and combined
tuner/amplifiers can be connected to socket 6% or
@ Socket €9: combined input/output (record and
playback) for all equipment - radios, amplifiers,
combined gramophone/amplifier and tuner/ampli-
fier systems, tape and cassette recorders - fitted
with a recorder or diode connection.
@ Socket @0: contro! amplifier output for MFB-
loudspeaker enclosures. The input sensitivity
control on the MFB-loudspeaker enclosures
should be set to ‘1 V’.
@ Socket @): monitor output for amplifier (allowing
listening-in during recording) or for a second
recorder (allowing simultaneous recording by two —
recorders). The monitor socket provides an output
signal during use as a control-amplifier and both
during playback and recording, except when the
recorder is in the record/pause position with
monitor selector @) in position ’A’.
@ Socket @: socket for remote control unit, by
which the tape can be started and stopped during
recording and playback. When the remote control
unit is employed, pause key @ must always be
pressed, either together with start key for
playing back or with start key @4 and record key
for recording.